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Ford Motor Company is undertaking an effort to deploy SAP material management functionality to support Manufacturing production operations. We are seeking a skilled SAP S/4HANA Project Manager and Cutover Lead to manage the transition of business operations to a new SAP environment.
In this position...
An ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the cutover activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to business operations.
This is a hybrid position, and the team currently is onsite 4 days /week in our collaboration space at Ford ITHQ-C (Allen Park, MI). Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Ford Motor Company is undertaking an effort to deploy SAP material management functionality to support Manufacturing production operations. We are seeking a skilled SAP S/4HANA Project Manager and Cutover Lead to manage the transition of business operations to a new SAP environment.
What you'll do…
Lead SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, or upgrade projects using SAP Activate methodology:
* Define project scope, objectives, timeline, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business goals * Ensure seamless project execution from Prepare to Run phase, managing risks, issues, and dependencies * Collaborate with business stakeholders, SAP consultants, and IT teams to drive project milestones * Oversee and support project governance, compliance, and change control processes. * Support sprint planning, backlog management, and continuous improvement initiatives * Maintain project documentation, including roadmaps, RAID logs, and status reports.
Project Management support for Cutover Planning & Execution:
* Develop and manage the cutover strategy, plan, and detailed execution roadmap for SAP S/4HANA implementation * Define and coordinate cutover governance, roles & responsibilities, and stakeholder alignment * Work with business, IT, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment on cutover activities. * Identify and mitigate risks associated with system downtime, data migration, and business continuity. * Develop and execute mock cutovers to validate and refine the cutover approach
Data Migration & System Readiness:
* Coordinate with data migration teams to ensure timely and accurate data transfer * Validate that all SAP S/4HANA system configurations and integrations are ready for go-live.| * Ensure that all necessary pre-cutover and post-cutover activities are completed on schedule. * Testing & Hypercare * Oversee cutover testing, dress rehearsals, and dry-run execution * Work closely with the testing teams to ensure system stability post-cutover * Lead hypercare support post-go-live, ensuring smooth transition and issue resolution
Stakeholder & Change Management:
* Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and project managers to ensure seamless execution.
Communicate cutover status, risks, and contingency plans to senior leadership and stakeholders. * Drive user adoption by coordinating training and support for end-users.
What you'll do…
Lead SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, or upgrade projects using SAP Activate methodology:
* Define project scope, objectives, timeline, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business goals * Ensure seamless project execution from Prepare to Run phase, managing risks, issues, and dependencies * Collaborate with business stakeholders, SAP consultants, and IT teams to drive project milestones * Oversee and support project governance, compliance, and change control processes. * Support sprint planning, backlog management, and continuous improvement initiatives * Maintain project documentation, including roadmaps, RAID logs, and status reports.
Project Management support for Cutover Planning & Execution:
* Develop and manage the cutover strategy, plan, and detailed execution roadmap for SAP S/4HANA implementation * Define and coordinate cutover governance, roles & responsibilities, and stakeholder alignment * Work with business, IT, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment on cutover activities. * Identify and mitigate risks associated with system downtime, data migration, and business continuity. * Develop and execute mock cutovers to validate and refine the cutover approach
Data Migration & System Readiness:
* Coordinate with data migration teams to ensure timely and accurate data transfer * Validate that all SAP S/4HANA system configurations and integrations are ready for go-live.| * Ensure that all necessary pre-cutover and post-cutover activities are completed on schedule. * Testing & Hypercare * Oversee cutover testing, dress rehearsals, and dry-run execution * Work closely with the testing teams to ensure system stability post-cutover * Lead hypercare support post-go-live, ensuring smooth transition and issue resolution
Stakeholder & Change Management:
* Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and project managers to ensure seamless execution.
Communicate cutover status, risks, and contingency plans to senior leadership and stakeholders. * Drive user adoption by coordinating training and support for end-users.
Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you're looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people's lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are
Ford Motor Company is undertaking an effort to deploy SAP material management functionality to support Manufacturing production operations. We are seeking a skilled SAP S/4HANA Project Manager and Cutover Lead to manage the transition of business operations to a new SAP environment.
In this position...
An ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the cutover activities across multiple workstreams, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to business operations.
This is a hybrid position, and the team currently is onsite 4 days /week in our collaboration space at Ford ITHQ-C (Allen Park, MI). Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Ford Motor Company is undertaking an effort to deploy SAP material management functionality to support Manufacturing production operations. We are seeking a skilled SAP S/4HANA Project Manager and Cutover Lead to manage the transition of business operations to a new SAP environment.
What you'll do…
Lead SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, or upgrade projects using SAP Activate methodology:
* Define project scope, objectives, timeline, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business goals * Ensure seamless project execution from Prepare to Run phase, managing risks, issues, and dependencies * Collaborate with business stakeholders, SAP consultants, and IT teams to drive project milestones * Oversee and support project governance, compliance, and change control processes. * Support sprint planning, backlog management, and continuous improvement initiatives * Maintain project documentation, including roadmaps, RAID logs, and status reports.
Project Management support for Cutover Planning & Execution:
* Develop and manage the cutover strategy, plan, and detailed execution roadmap for SAP S/4HANA implementation * Define and coordinate cutover governance, roles & responsibilities, and stakeholder alignment * Work with business, IT, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment on cutover activities. * Identify and mitigate risks associated with system downtime, data migration, and business continuity. * Develop and execute mock cutovers to validate and refine the cutover approach
Data Migration & System Readiness:
* Coordinate with data migration teams to ensure timely and accurate data transfer * Validate that all SAP S/4HANA system configurations and integrations are ready for go-live.| * Ensure that all necessary pre-cutover and post-cutover activities are completed on schedule. * Testing & Hypercare * Oversee cutover testing, dress rehearsals, and dry-run execution * Work closely with the testing teams to ensure system stability post-cutover * Lead hypercare support post-go-live, ensuring smooth transition and issue resolution
Stakeholder & Change Management:
* Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and project managers to ensure seamless execution.
Communicate cutover status, risks, and contingency plans to senior leadership and stakeholders. * Drive user adoption by coordinating training and support for end-users.
What you'll do…
Lead SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, or upgrade projects using SAP Activate methodology:
* Define project scope, objectives, timeline, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with business goals * Ensure seamless project execution from Prepare to Run phase, managing risks, issues, and dependencies * Collaborate with business stakeholders, SAP consultants, and IT teams to drive project milestones * Oversee and support project governance, compliance, and change control processes. * Support sprint planning, backlog management, and continuous improvement initiatives * Maintain project documentation, including roadmaps, RAID logs, and status reports.
Project Management support for Cutover Planning & Execution:
* Develop and manage the cutover strategy, plan, and detailed execution roadmap for SAP S/4HANA implementation * Define and coordinate cutover governance, roles & responsibilities, and stakeholder alignment * Work with business, IT, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment on cutover activities. * Identify and mitigate risks associated with system downtime, data migration, and business continuity. * Develop and execute mock cutovers to validate and refine the cutover approach
Data Migration & System Readiness:
* Coordinate with data migration teams to ensure timely and accurate data transfer * Validate that all SAP S/4HANA system configurations and integrations are ready for go-live.| * Ensure that all necessary pre-cutover and post-cutover activities are completed on schedule. * Testing & Hypercare * Oversee cutover testing, dress rehearsals, and dry-run execution * Work closely with the testing teams to ensure system stability post-cutover * Lead hypercare support post-go-live, ensuring smooth transition and issue resolution
Stakeholder & Change Management:
* Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and project managers to ensure seamless execution.
Communicate cutover status, risks, and contingency plans to senior leadership and stakeholders. * Drive user adoption by coordinating training and support for end-users.